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Beyond bias: applying sex and gender analysis in research

Duration
1 h
Research design
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Beyond bias: applying sex and gender analysis in research

Authorship - Understanding author roles and responsibilities

Duration
18 m
Ethics
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Authorship

10 tips for writing a truly terrible journal article

Duration
1 h
Writing skills
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10 tips for writing a truly terrible journal article

Learning path

  1. Research preparation

    5 topics

    28 modules

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  2. Writing for research

    3 topics

    27 modules

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  3. Publication process

    5 topics

    50 modules

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  4. Navigating peer review

    4 topics

    27 modules

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  5. Communicating your research

    3 topics

    13 modules

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What is burnout and how to address it

Duration
27 m
Career guidance

Burnout is not a new phenomenon, but its increased visibility has given the issue more focus and light, especially in high-stress related fields an

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Burnout

10 reasons to get – and use – an ORCID iD

Duration
15 m
Fundamentals of publishing
Names are far from unique. With an ORCID iD, researchers can benefit from being properly identified.
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10 reasons to get – and use – an ORCID iD

Careers outside Academia: Making an Impact in NGOs and Foundations

Duration
18 m
Career guidance

As a PhD student, graduate, or early career researcher contemplating your next steps, the question of "what's next?" can be a source of uncertainty

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Careers outside Academia: Making an Impact in NGOs and Foundations

Unpacking the SAGER Guidelines: A Roundtable Discussion on Achieving Gender Equity in Research

Duration
45 m
Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER) Guidelines

Researcher Academy and GENDRO are excited to invite you to watch a recorded roundtable discussion on Sex and Gender Equity in Research (SAGER).

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SAGER why sex and gender are important in research

Why choose Elsevier Researcher Academy

Master essential skills

Master essential skills
Optimize productivity and opportunities for publication.

Get published

Learn from the best
Advance your work, publish your research, and communicate with confidence.

Maximize your impact

Maximize your impact
Build relationships in your field of expertise, advance your career, and shape human progress.

Building a research career these days is not simple or straightforward. Researcher Academy provides excellent resources for researchers who face funding, communication, and professional development challenges in a constantly evolving and increasingly competitive academic career environment.

Natalie Lundsteen

Dr. Natalie Lundsteen

Assistant Dean for Career and Professional Development & Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Researcher Academy is a great and very lively medium. The quantity and quality of information provided are instrumental for early career researchers, helping them establish a strong publication record, correctly adhering to stringent publication ethics.

Bert Blocken

Prof. dr. ir Bert Blocken

Full Professor, Department of the Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) & Department of Civil Engineering, KU Leuven